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Topological theory of defects in ordered media

By Mermin N.D.

Book information

Year
1979
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1 MB (1433366 bytes)
Series
RMP
Pages
58\58
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

Aspects of the theory of homotopy groups are described in a mathematical style closer to that of condensed matter physics than that of topology. The aim is to make more readily accessible to physicists the recent applications of homotopy theory to the study of defects in ordered media. Although many physical examples are woven into the development of the subject, the focus is on mathematical pedagogy rather than on a systematic review of applications.

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